MEMOIR.

THE character of Mr. Greenwood was so rare in its happy combination of valuable endowments, that it will not soon pass from the memory of those who have known him, and ought not to be left without a record, for the gratification of affection, and the benefit of all who can be improved by his example. He was not formed by great and unusual events, nor did he show merely those qualities which can be of use in circumstances of rare occurrence only; but he has left to us the memory of virtues habitually practised at every period of life, and in many situations where it was not easy to possess them; he has shown how the faculties of the intellect and the soul may be cultivated and made productive, in opposition to all the blighting influences of protracted constitutional disease; he has exhibited, with singular power, the beautiful results which flow from patient constancy, unsullied purity, comprehensive benevolence, and well established faith.

The events of his life were few, and of little interest except for their influence in forming his

character, or developing it to those about him; but there was an inexpressible charm about that character, and the manner in which he showed it forth, that never ceased to attract and to delight, from the moment he appeared on the stage of active life to his last hour on earth. No one could see him in his youth giving instruction to the wise, in words of beauty and power, without wonder; and none could witness, at any period, his patience in suffering, his quiet demeanor, his persevering industry, his quick discernment of the right, and aversion to the wrong, his just and delicate tastes, his equanimity and moderation, without feeling a higher and stronger emotion than wonder. No one capable of reflection could hear his discourses full of rich wisdom and kind feeling, delivered in the calm, impressive manner best suited to the pulpit, without a perception at once of the fitness of the preacher for his sacred calling, and of the benefit he ought himself to derive from that clear mind and sincere heart. No one could listen to the more touching eloquence of his sick chamber, without being moved to admire and to imitate, if possible, the undisturbed patience, the religious resignation, the continued employment of every faculty as long as it remained, the justness of reflection, and the kindly sympathy which warmed and brightened even the chilling atmosphere of a fatal disease. It would be injustice to others, as well as to him, to limit the influence of his charac

ter and example to those who had the happiness of personal intercourse with him, when the means exist of extending an acquaintance with such a pure, strong mind, deeply imbued as it was with the wisdom of life, and the wisdom of piety. It will speak for itself in these volumes, the perusal of which will, it may be hoped, prolong his usefulness, and increase the number of those who will cherish his memory with gratitude and love.

Mr. Greenwood was born in Boston, February 5, 1797, of parents still living among us to enjoy the respect to which their own characters are justly entitled, and the interest reflected back upon them from the wide-spread attachment felt for their son Francis. This is not the proper occasion to dwell upon their merits. Suffice it to say, that it was easy for those acquainted with the family to discern inherited traits in the character of the son, and that no child of that house would be true to its parentage who did not discover decision, energy and honesty; while it would be natural to expect the sagacity, frankness, and subdued humor which were observable in the firstborn of the family. It would be no trifling eulogium on the most distinguished to say that they had well performed their part in the training up of such a child; and it is one which cannot be refused to the parents of Mr. Greenwood. They availed themselves of the best means of education within their reach, and though these have been